Pets allowed
Not Allowed
Elevation Gain
100.00 ft (30.48 m)
Trail type
Loop
Distance
1.40 mi (2.25 km)
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The Bird Trail is a 1.4-mile hiking loop near the Visitor Center of Mayflower Bocawina National Park. Beginning across the street from the visitor center, the trail cuts through the right side of the Mayflower Mayan Ruins while maintaining a generally flat course through the jungle environment. About a half-mile in, a right fork leaves the Bird Trail and climbs 0.25 mile to the Tau Witz Mayan Ruins, while the left fork continues the loop path.

Along the way, several interpretive signs describe park flora, thatch palms stretch their enormous leaves across the path, and black howler monkies may be able to be seen in the canopy above. The trail ultimately loops around before reemerging at the Mayflower Ruins. The only amenities are located at the park visitor center.

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Congestion

Low

Parking Pass

Park entrance fee

Open Year-round

Yes

Pros

Easy trail.

Cons

None.

Trailhead Elevation

250.00 ft (76.20 m)

Highest point

340.00 ft (103.63 m)

Features

Backcountry camping
Historically significant
Wildlife
Family friendly
Native artifacts
Wildflowers
Bird watching

Typically multi-day

No

Permit required

No

Location

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